3Rd Decade Inc.

“Board members catherine nichols, robert swift, and melissa eddy have a business relationship.”

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The 990 will be reviewed by robert swift, board president, prior to filing. Robert will review all information in the 990 and report the information back to the board of directors. They may ask questions about the 990 or even request to review themselves before robert signs the form to be filed.”

“All 3rd decade board of director members are covered by the conflict of interest policy. All board members signed and agreed to the conflict of interest policy before being accepted. Every member has a duty to disclose any conflicts. After the interested person discloses their potential conflict to the board, they must leave the room while the remaining disinterested board members review and vote on the potential conflict. If it is determined that there is a conflict, the remaining disinterested board members will vote to determine whether the potential agreement or transaction is in the best interest of the 3rd decade.”

“The board of directors did a 360 degree evaulation of the executive director. The board also reviewed volume of work completed in 2020 and salary comparisons in the non-profit sector as well as the financial sector. During the final board meeting scott was excused and there was a review and discussion about his 2021 salary. Scott bennett (executive director) is on the board, however does not have voting rights pertaining to the executive sessions based on direct employment and salary discussion relating to him.”

“These documents are available upon request by the general public.”

“Facilitators and mentors: program service expenses 47,960. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,960. Consulting: program service expenses 102,040. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 130. Total expenses 102,170. Payroll processing services: program service expenses 2,786. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,786.”